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Hi Toby

Aphids are part of a balanced eco-system and we accept that in theory until they cause trouble. I have created a wild cottage garden effect with self sown annuals, planted perennials and even beneficial weeds along the borders of my patch. The aim is obvious and the outcome is very few pests and loads of good guys and more ladybirds than I have ever seen. Even my glasshouses are buzzing as the pollinators look else where for flowers and a bit of protein. By rights my closely planted chillies should be suffering like they were before the flowers in my garden opened and yet no aphids. Spiders play a massive part indoors and I think they love the moss growing in between the frame and glass. Remember ladybirds love nettles. I think this could lead to an interesting topic – at what point can good garden hygiene be detrimental to us and our patch?

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